Renovating a condominium can be intimidating, with many styles and themes. In addition to the guidelines set by Management Corporation, condo units are often compact, and space constraints may pose a challenge. However, with innovation and imagination, you can transform any space to be a stylish home you are proud to come home to.
Enlarge your home with light
Lighting can help elevate your house, making it look more inviting and homely. Condos tend to be compact units, so adding lights can help create the illusion of bigger space, especially if your house is not naturally well-lit.
This condo unit at Parc Botannia features a tinted glass wardrobe adds visual depth, but also makes the room appear brighter as it reflects light and helps brighten it. This unit also uses glass doors for one of the rooms which allow an abundance of light to flow through, making this home appear more spacious and open. These glass doors and mirror walls create an illusion of a larger space in a sophisticated and aesthetically pleasing manner.
Choice of colour palette
Another way to make the room look bigger is by choosing lighter tones for the walls. Light colours are brighter and reflect more light. Light, neutral tones such as off-white and pastels also create great contrast between the walls and furniture, creating a sleek, modern look. In contrast, dark tones can also evoke a sense of luxury if you intend to create a cosier, more intimate space.
Light, neutral tones are perfect for Modern Contemporary and Scandinavian themes. Minimalist themes often use a monochromatic colour scheme– light, neutral tones create a clean, sleek aesthetic for those who love the uncluttered, neat look.
When designing this unit at Riverbank @ Fernvale, the colours chosen follow a monochromatic colour scheme with various tones of grey. The tonal variations and patterns on the wall make this simple, elegant design far from boring.
In this project, our designers have incorporated this monochromatic palette into the design of every room, including the children’s room which features fun prints that make this room exciting for children yet matches the theme of the overall home. The light, neutral palette of this room gives the illusion of a bigger space. In addition, a loft has been added, separating the spaces between rest and play. High ceilings in condos are great for lofts, which maximise the vertical space.
Deep, rich hues can be used in Modern Luxury and even Bohemian themes. They create warm, inviting spaces in homes. Industrial themes tend to use darker tones, creating a sleek style inspired by factory designs.
Fun, bright colours can help create a unique, exciting home, such as in Whimsical and Peranakan themes. Whimsical themes are playful and create a sense of fun, while Peranakan themes are known for their colourful tiles that add colour to a home.
Adding texture to the home
With trending minimalistic themes, some may fear that texture may make a house appear cluttered or outdated. However, it is quite the contrary as textures can help add depth and visual variance to a room, making it appear more interesting and inviting. One of the many ways to add texture to walls is to have fluted panel walls.
In this home at Commonwealth tower, a beautiful wooden panel wall is juxtaposed with marble tiles on the floor and the display shelves. The marble texture is used in several parts of this living room and creates interesting feature walls, highlighting the displays within the home. When purposefully paired, textures and patterns complement each other to create a space that is elegant yet visually exciting.
Furniture: it’s in the details
The choice of furniture you have can make or break the aesthetics of your home. The furniture you select should not only be functional and comfortable, but should also complement the design of the home so that you can feel relaxed when you come home to a cohesive space.
Just like the unit in Commonwealth Tower, this unit at The Beverly also features a combination of wood and marble. The dining table has a clean, neutral marble print that matches beautifully with the fluted feature wall at the dining area. Meanwhile, the sleek wooden coffee table complements the fluted TV console which also boasts a marble finish. Attention to seemingly minute details can truly bring together a design to create a sophisticated and well-designed home.
The kitchen for this unit at The Beverly also makes use of marble for the wall tiles. The luxurious and elegant wall tiles are juxtaposed with wooden cabinets and wooden fluted cabinets.
A wooden fluted hidden door is also an elegant way to add texture into the home whilst serving a functional purpose as seen in this hidden door design.
Conclusion
The elements in your home, such as colour, lighting and furniture, can truly transform a space. It is important to know what your style and preferences are. Understanding the type of home you want to transform your condo unit into can help you find a suitable theme that fits you and your family. Suppose you are looking to revamp your condo unit, Editor Interior is a luxury interior design firm in Singapore that has imaginative solutions to satisfy our clients’ needs. With years of experience, we offer several modern condo interior design themes to suit any home.